Episodes

  • 15. There are no opportunities for men in tech
    Mar 8 2023

    A scholarship opportunity was shared for women in tech on one of the numerous tech group chats I'm in and a male developer asked - why there were only opportunities targeted at women in the tech space - let us discuss this.

    Share your thoughts with me? I am Blossom Babalola on linkedin.

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    12 mins
  • 14. Be layoff-proof. Choose yourself. Safeguard your career against recession [Career Segment]
    Feb 6 2023

    In light of recent layoffs across the board in the tech industry. Let's talk about practical ways to insure your career against layoffs and recession.

    I would love to hear from you, connect with me on my social media platforms:

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blossom-babalola/
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/BabalolaBlossom

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    14 mins
  • 13. You are burnt out. Fix it with these 5 tips - [Career Tip]
    Jan 30 2023

    If you are burnt out, this is for you.

    How do you know you are burnt out? Things that energize you now feel like a chore.

    In this episode, I go deep and personal about my burnout experience which lasted 3 months and I was able to get out of it. No breathing exercises or yoga (although those may help). Here are 5 steps I took to get my mojo back.

    I would love to hear from you, connect with me on my social media platforms:

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blossom-babalola/
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/BabalolaBlossom

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    20 mins
  • 12. 7 Lessons I've learnt in 3 years of SWE
    Jan 9 2023

    I started my career in 2020 as a technical developer, it's been 3 fulfilling years as a software developer. I've been told that these are the peak years of my career, and as I plan for these new peak years, I thought it wise to look back on the lessons I've learnt during these times, and how this knowledge can better equip me moving forwards.

    I know the lessons here will prove valuable to you.

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    28 mins
  • 11. [Tech stack] Is javascript an interpreted or a compiled language?
    Oct 8 2022

    There have been a long standing argument on the implementation of javascript language to machine code. In fact, the default google response by Stanford says that Javascript is an interpreted language, but recent study and engines would prove this to be not quite true.

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    5 mins
  • 10. 3 red flags to look for in a company + A review of my August read
    Sep 24 2022

    As I reviewed my career and the things I wish to do better, I noticed 3 red flags from my previous work experiences and that I would definitely look out for going forward.

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    1. Linkedin
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    21 mins
  • 09. What is Trant? | Updates to Podcast + Books I read in July
    Aug 13 2022

    You may have noticed the name change and the banner change, that's right, we are rebranding. Tech talk with Blossom is now Trant, your host stays the same but the "gist" is in the pudding 😅 Hang tight for the ride.

    Timestamp

    00:00 Intro
    00:38 Why does trant mean?
    01:34: Why are we rebranding?
    03:36 A summary of the books I read in July
    7:58: Outro

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    1. Linkedin
    2. Twitter
    3. Youtube
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    9 mins
  • 08. What it really takes to be a scrum master with Linda Bankole
    Aug 6 2022

    One of the perks of working in the tech industry is the abundance of opportunities. In this episode, Linda Bankole tells us about her career as a scrum master in the business technology innovation sector.

    Timestamp

    00:00 Meet Linda Bankole
    00:30 Channel Intro
    01:11 How would you describe your job to a 5-year-old?
    01:55 How is a scrum master any different from an agile coach?
    03:21 Career trajectory leading up to being a scrum master
    05:32 Transferrable skills all through her career
    07:00 certifications required to be a scrum master
    07:54 Perks of being a scrum master
    09:55 what would Linda change about being a scrum master
    11:56 Coding knowledge required for the position
    13:13 Tools scrum masters use
    16:47 Phrase you live by in your career
    20:40 Outro


    Find Linda Bankole on Linkedin

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    Find me on my social media platforms:
    1. Linkedin
    2. Twitter
    3. Youtube
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    22 mins